Talented Nonprofit Chief Program Officer versed in transforming operational directives into useful roadmaps. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Project Manager Consultant
Drummond's Construction
06.2021 - Current
Contracted Project Manager over Burnside Bro's Construction and Drummond Construction.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Managed 20 projects from procurement to commission.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Program Director Consultant
Mothers OnA Mission28
06.2021 - Current
Contracted Chief Program Officer hired to oversee 5 nonprofit (House of Hope Peoria. INC, East Bluff Neighborhood Housing, Aftermath 4 You and Mothers Ona Mission28) organizations between Chicago, IL and Peoria, IL.
Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools to continually improve learning platforms.
Collected information about company objectives and employee deficiencies to assess training needs.
Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to train and maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Provide individual and group counseling to all clients.
Develop and create evidence-based curriculum and programs to support any grant opportunity.
Collect pre and post data to support organization missions.
Conduct strategic planning for non- profit organizations and ensure that their organization complies following SAM, DUNS, GATA and Cage protocol.
Collaborate with finance to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
Fostered team cohesiveness, positive workplace culture and support of staff.
Developed feasible strategy for program growth meeting organizational vision and mission.
Led processes to set program goals, recommended timelines and organized resources needed to achieve goals.
Program Manager
Metropolitan Family Services / INVC
06.2020 - 06.2021
Provided day-to-day leadership for 47 staff , 4 Supervisors and 5 leads.
Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop curriculums, programs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
Managed multiple programs such as Victims Support, Case Management, RE- Entry, Workforce.
Development and Domestic Violence program and curriculum.
Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
Coordinated staff development training and personal development classes for staff members.
Curriculum Specialist
Youth Guidance
01.2015 - 06.2020
Worked closely with counselors to prepare materials, content and clinical tools to facilitate youth curriculums.
Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and improvement strategies.
Used company assessment to analyze students' developments.
Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture for every company.
Supervised staff of 20 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
Encouraged departmental employees to present positive, exemplary image to clients.
Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration/ Organzational Leadeship
National Univeristy
San Diego, CA
02.2026
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Capella University
Minneapolis
12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Minneapolis
03.2013
Skills
Marketing
Management Staff Collaboration
Project planning and development
Leadership Development
Conflict resolution skills
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Staff Training
Professional ethics understanding
Coaching and Mentoring
Performance Management
Mental health support
Data analysis
Managing multiple projects
Advanced problem solving
Commercial construction
Timeline
Operations Project Manager Consultant
Drummond's Construction
06.2021 - Current
Program Director Consultant
Mothers OnA Mission28
06.2021 - Current
Program Manager
Metropolitan Family Services / INVC
06.2020 - 06.2021
Curriculum Specialist
Youth Guidance
01.2015 - 06.2020
Ph.D. - Business Administration/ Organzational Leadeship